Market Access Excellence Director / Market Access Excellence Directoress

CTC Overview

CTC is a specialized search and recruitment partner for the Life Sciences industry, serving clients and candidates since 1997. We enable careers by connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities, and we support our clients in engaging, retaining, and developing the right talent when needed.

Client Opportunity

Our client is a leading global player in the Pharmaceutical industry with global headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. They are undergoing a transformation regarding culture and external perception. The organization focuses on novel therapies in Oncology and Ophthalmology and is currently developing a world-leading pipeline in Neuroscience and Dermatology, boasting one of the strongest pipelines of Phase II/III studies in the world.

Job Title: Market Access Excellence Director

This position is a 12-month contract role based in Basel. The Market Access Excellence Director will lead the strategy, governance, and operational excellence for Integrated Value & Access (IV&A) data management, analytics, and performance across international markets. This role ensures high data integrity, KPI-driven decision-making, and predictable access outcomes while driving continuous improvement and budget stewardship.

Main Responsibilities

• Own IV&A governance, book of work, and decision-support systems.
• Define and maintain enterprise access KPI frameworks, data standards, and quality control measures.
• Partner with IT, analytics, and markets to enable seamless data flows and adoption.
• Lead annual budgeting, spend tracking, and investment trade-offs aligned with strategic priorities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and innovation in a matrixed global environment.
• Strengthen IV&A governance and operational excellence across pre-launch, launch, post-launch, and LoE.
• Drive data-driven decision-making using KPIs, dashboards, and analytics.
• Ensure one source of access data and robust knowledge management platforms.
• Lead budget management, cost tracking, and business case development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HEOR, Pricing, TA Access, Finance) to align priorities and resources.
• Uphold ethics, compliance, and risk management in alignment with company policies.

Your Profile

• Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU citizenship required.
• 8+ years in Value & Access, Operational Excellence, or Access Operations roles.
• 2+ years of international/regional experience in access or operational excellence.
• Proven track record in building KPI frameworks, governance processes, and dashboards.
• Strong understanding of access data, systems, and governance models.
• Experience in budget management and matrixed global environments.
• 7+ years in Value & Access with Access Operations experience.
• MBA, Ph.D., M.D., or RPh (or equivalent).
• 5+ years in international/regional markets.
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or pharmaceuticals is a plus.

Application Process

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.